5E / Hero's Journey Example: Stoichiometry (Reactions as Recipes)
EngageHero is Called
- Watch video below.
- What are you curious about?
Explore Hero is Challenged
- Using the below materials, design an experiment to find the optimal Alka-Seltzer water combination.
- Hypothesize a macroscope and microscope explanation for your optimal ratio.
Explain Hero is Mentored
- Introduce "ICE" Stoichiometry (see related video below).
- Facilitate stoichiometry practice session.
Extend Hero is Transformed
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Click here and here to learn about the "Hindenburg disaster".
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Generate the optimal H2 and O2 ratio for a small demonstration in a 2L bottle, then justify the ratio with stoichiometric evidence. Evaluate Hero is Judged
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Present the experimental claim and supporting evidence.
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Formal assessment on limiting and excess reactant stoichometry.
*All lessons based on the 5E Learning Cycle/Hero's Journey overlap shown below:*
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